How should we judge a government?

In Malaysia, if you don't watch television or read newspapers, you are uninformed; but if you do, you are misinformed!

"If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing." - Malcolm X

Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience - Mark Twain

Why we should be against censorship in a court of law: Publicity is the very soul of justice … it keeps the judge himself, while trying, under trial. - Jeremy Bentham

"Our government is like a baby's alimentary canal, with a happy appetite at one end and no
responsibility at the other. " - Ronald Reagan

Government fed by the people

Government fed by the people

Career options

Career options
I suggest government... because nobody has ever been caught.

Corruption so prevalent it affects English language?

Corruption so prevalent it affects English language?
Corruption is so prevalent it affects English language?

When there's too much dirt...

When there's too much dirt...
We need better tools... to cover up mega corruptions.

Prevent bullying now!

Prevent bullying now!
If you're not going to speak up, how is the world supposed to know you exist? “Orang boleh pandai setinggi langit, tapi selama ia tidak menulis, ia akan hilang di dalam masyarakat dan dari sejarah.” - Ananta Prameodya Toer (Your intellect may soar to the sky but if you do not write, you will be lost from society and to history.)

Thursday, September 01, 2011

How my friend got to know he is related to Chan Fong

On August 30th, I joined a friend to attend a wedding dinner at Sunway Carnival Convention Centre, Seberang Jaya, Penang. It was his cousin's daughter's happy occasion and I was to be his companion during the trip which was a chance to catch up on news.

Actually, I had guests over the Merdeka holiday but they were my daughter-in-law's friends on a Jom Makan Makan trip. So after one self-encouraged performance (aka show off) at the drums, accompanying Guy Sebastian's Midnight hour, I was off with my friend. Incidentally, Guy Sebastian was the soul singer-songwriter and winner of the first Australian Idol in 2003. I used to have Wilson Pickett's tape but never get to find one for the song on CD until few days ago when I found this Guy's version which is just as good for my purpose.

At the dinner, I looked around for anyone whom I might know but it was a sea of unfamiliar faces in the big banquet hall. Wait a minute, I noticed someone who looks like Chan Fong, the 988 DJ who appeared in some advertisements and on the panel of some competitions. In fact, he was featured in The Star just a few days ago. From what I gathered, I knew his father when his company rented two of our shophouses in Jalan Ipoh in the '80s. I was also told he was our school junior at MBS Sentul, KL!

My friend was doubtful whether he was Chan Fong and even wanted to place a bet with me. But I was almost certain and just wanted to confirm I did not lose my ability at recognizing people, though I know I have lost the memory part of remembering most of their names.

I noticed the bride's mother speaking to Chan Fong's wife and seeing them with their children I was quite sure they are related, so I asked the gentleman next to me. He confirmed that he is Chan Fong and explained that Mrs. Chan is the hostess's sister! So my friend just got to know he is related to him!
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